Beijing designer Zhijun Wang has taken his pyrography detailing method to a New Balance sneaker, the New Balance HS77. You may recall his Nike Air Force 1 Low, similar in it’s detailed design, yet the HS77’s silhouette is a majority blue colorway — representative of the “Blue Dragon” hue in the Dragon Boat’s hull. A […]
22
Jun
High-tops honoring the Dragon Boat Festival by Zhijun Wang
13
Dec
Black canvas high-top collaboration from two of Japan's best
The highly reliable mastermind JAPAN here collaborates with Converse Japan on a highly customized version of Converse’s Jack Purcell Hi Zip silhouette. Of course as it is mastermind Japan expect an all black colorway with copious skull and crossbones — a logo we see repeated on zipper tags, tongue and heel. The sneaker also features […]
13
Dec
Ultra-luxury high tops with signature red rubber sole
True, Christian Loubouton may be better known for his high heels than his kicks, but lately his assault on the men’s sneaker game has been full tilt. These Rantus Orlato sneakers have come out in various iterations, but few are as attention grabbing as the latest version crafted entirely out of leopard print ponyhair. Featuring […]
12
Dec
Heavy canvas boot-styled Chuck Taylor high-tops
Heavy, coated canvas upper and a leather collar make the Converse All Star Collar Break a bit more special than its original predecessor, the Chuck Taylor All Star sneaker. The high top shoes are boot styled, and come with leather ankle patch, tonal toecap, and thick, waxed laces. The premium sneakers are now available at […]
23
Nov
Vintage-inspired spring colors with careworn burnished leather
Converse follows the John Varvatos Fall 2011 Collection — including the All Star Snakeskin High-Tops and Double Zip Highs — with a JV Spring 2012 Collection of Pro Leather sneakers. These comfortable Converses flaunt vintage-inspired spring colors of black accents on burgundy and burnt yellow accents and black. The careworn leather and special burnish treatment […]
16
Nov
High top sneakers featuring artwork from Gorillaz' Jamie Hewlett
The first sneaker from the Converse vs. Gorillaz collaboration was unveiled today, based on the timeless Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette. The shoes in the collection will feature artwork created by Gorillaz co-creator/acclaimed designer Jamie Hewlett, including the above camo print lifted from the Gorillaz debut. The full Converse vs. Gorillaz Chuck Taylor All Star […]
14
Oct
Italian-made dark green & black luxury high-tops
The latest shoe from Adam Kimmel, the man otherwise known as Mr. Sobieski (his wife being actress LeeLee Sobieski), come in a unique green and black colorway. The sneaker’s upper features a mix of wool and leather detailing, completed with a white Adam Kimmel logo tag placed on the tongue and a sewn-on outsole for longer […]
27
Sep
Couture limited edition footwear launching this Saturday
It’s no secret we love the Missoni x Converse collaborations, it consistently being one of our favorite lines of footwear season after season (such as their original All Star Hi Tops, versions two and three, and the more audacious Auckland Racers). Considering the couture Missoni branding, the prices are never that ridiculous. The latest First […]
